If an ordinary person were to encounter such an awkward situation, they would surely be miserable to death. Fortunately, both of them were Contractors, and especially since Fang Senyan had advanced to Second Lieutenant, his Nightmare Imprint's private storage space had doubled, allowing him to carry a massive amount of fresh water. Thus, gritting his teeth, he managed to take a luxurious shower in the desert and Gobi, and even then, there were still thirty to forty kilograms of fresh water left, enough to last for several weeks.()

At this moment, Mogaunsha had already retrieved the item lost from the "Scorching Proboscis." What the fellow had dropped was not a key, but a mass of connective tissue glowing with dark light. Following the procedure for summoning the treasure chest with the key, it immediately swelled rapidly into a large, purple sac covered in bulging veins, looking very much like the stomach sac of that insect.

Legendary creatures, by common sense, should at least drop Silver-grade plot equipment or items with a high probability. However, this giant worm had already sustained moderate injuries at the start of the battle, so the spoils were expected to drop by one tier, though the possibility of dropping Silver-grade plot equipment still existed. Therefore, both Fang Senyan and Mogaunsha looked forward to this opening. It was also the first time they had faced the process of dividing spoils; countless seemingly well-coordinated teams had defeated incredibly powerful monsters, only to disintegrate due to unfair distribution within the group.

Just as the two were wondering how to open this thing, a gust of hot wind blew over, causing the disgusting flesh sac to dry out quickly and split open, revealing the items within—exactly two objects shining with black light. Immediately afterward, the notifications from the Nightmare Imprint popped up:

Discovered Relic: Dog Tag No. 77312. (The keepsake of a soldier who died for his country; it can be turned in at any human base for a reward.) Discovered Item: Unknown Tuber. (No human knows what use this item has.) Discovered Part: Annihilation Particle High-Energy Alloy Rapid-Fire Magazine. Discovered Part: Woven Steel Thick Canvas Black-Striped Belt. Discovered Valuables: High-Energy Crystalline Hydrocarbon.

Annihilation Particle High-Energy Alloy Rapid-Fire Magazine Material: Metal Plastic Type No. 3713 Category: Assemblable Part Origin: Mother Planet Rockefeller Company Workshop No. 1 Motto Precision Workshop. Item Rarity: Black Equipment Slot: Firearm Weapon Slot Weight: 180 grams. Length: 50 millimeters. Effect: Significantly increases the weapon's rate of fire and accuracy (depends on the base rate of fire and accuracy of the attached weapon). Effect: Critical Hit Rate +1%. Sell Price: 6770 General Points. Note: Once this part is equipped, a certain amount of General Points must be paid to dismantle it. During the dismantling process, both the equipment and the part have a chance of being damaged. Review: I think it was originally part of a powerful firearm; the terrifying gastric acid of the "Scorching Proboscis" destroyed everything except this part.

Woven Steel Thick Canvas Black-Striped Belt. Material: Cotton Blend Category: Assemblable Part Origin: Seventh Colony Planet, City of War "Metersbonwe" Military Workshop Item Rarity: Black Equipment Slot: Weapon Sling Position. Weight: 210 grams. Length: 110 meters. Effect: Strength +1. Effect: Increases the critical hit damage of this weapon by 50%. Sell Price: 5370 General Points. Note: Once this part is equipped, a certain amount of General Points must be paid to dismantle it. During the dismantling process, both the equipment and the part have a chance of being damaged. Review: Fortunately, this item was not digested along with its previous owner.

Valuable: High-Energy Crystalline Hydrocarbon. Note: In any human base, this can be traded like a real-world diamond.

After reading it over, Fang Senyan stated very decisively: "Both of these Black-grade parts are for firearms. If you can use them, take them; I'll take the rest, but you owe me another 6000 General Points."

Fang Senyan's method of distribution was quite reasonable. Although Black-grade parts don't provide extremely strong effects immediately upon acquisition, they are valuable because they are rare. If there is no buyer, the price might not be high, but once a buyer who needs them appears, they naturally become a highly sought-after commodity for high profits. Mogaunsha's eyes showed relief, but he looked excitedly at the Annihilation Particle High-Energy Alloy Rapid-Fire Magazine: "I already have a very good sling, but that magazine would be very useful to me."

Fang Senyan cheerfully waved his hand: "Alright, since you like that item, take it and install it. I want the sling. As for the rest, my master should be quite interested in that High-Energy Crystalline Hydrocarbon and the Unknown Tuber. The rest is mine."

With this division of spoils, both naturally got what they needed, and both were overjoyed. After Mogaunsha finished installing the part, his Golden A was suddenly adorned with a pitch-black magazine. It looked somewhat incongruous, but only after testing the gun did he realize the formidable nature of this magazine.

Previously, Mogaunsha had always adopted a "thump-thump-thump" three-round burst when attacking enemies, followed by a necessary pause. This was because his weapon had high attack power, but the negative attribute was a significant reduction in accuracy, meaning he could only guarantee the accuracy of the first three bullets. This was similar to the Silver-grade plot accessory Fang Senyan was currently equipping, "The Troll's Will," which granted a powerful passive ability but drastically reduced Charm by 5 points.

Now, however, when Mogaunsha attempted to fire, he could easily achieve four-round bursts. Although the rhythm of the four-round burst would require further exploration and familiarity due to the weapon's performance enhancement, he should be able to achieve it easily after some time! This improvement was undoubtedly terrifying in terms of efficiency.

To give a simple example: previously, after Mogaunsha fired a three-round burst, he needed to rest for three seconds to stabilize and readjust the muzzle, as well as re-aim. Theoretically, he could only achieve twenty three-round bursts per minute. Now, the four-round burst meant a theoretical rate of forty-round bursts per minute, an efficiency increase of one-third! Of course, this was only theoretical, but this single Black-quality magazine actually increased Mogaunsha's attack efficiency by at least 20%. Furthermore, perhaps five-round bursts would appear in the future?

Fang Senyan unceremoniously took the Woven Steel Thick Canvas Black-Striped Belt and immediately equipped it on his 'Ambition.' The Strength +1 was secondary; the additional 50% critical hit damage further enhanced Fang Senyan's burst capability. The critical damage of "Song of Rum" increased from 200% to 250%, and once the 'Accumulate' effect triggered a critical hit, it would explode with an astonishing 300% bonus critical damage!

This battle had nearly drained both of their energies, especially Mogaunsha. His talent, "Beast Instinct," was originally a passive ability, appearing roughly once every ten shots, optimizing the firing pattern based on the current situation. But now, with the upgrade to the 'Beast Instinct' talent, it could switch between passive and active modes. Activating the switch required consuming some mental energy, but the next shot would definitely be influenced by the beastly ability!

To avoid another surprise attack from these burrowing fire-spitting insects, the two found a rock slope with an open view, sat down, drank some water, and began to rest. Mogaunsha, that dark-skinned fellow, seemed uninterested in their military rations. He licked his thick lips, looked toward the distant battlefield with shining eyes, and said: "I think the meat of the Raptor Beast must taste good. What do you think?"

Fang Senyan was stunned. Just thinking about that somewhat rotten purplish-red meat made him nauseous, and he quickly stopped him: "Hey! That corpse has been roasting in this high heat for a whole day; aren't you afraid of eating spoiled meat?"

Mogaunsha said dismissively: "These insects have very strong vitality; even with internal injuries, they can last for several more hours. So, if we're looking, we can definitely find fresh meat. And haven't you learned wilderness survival? Animal muscle is not poisonous."

He then actually took out a military dagger and sharpened it brightly on a nearby stone, then held the dagger in his mouth, wearing only a military vest that revealed his iron-like, muscular body, and strolled toward the battlefield as if browsing a market.

Not long after, Mogaunsha dragged back a still twitching Raptor Beast. He skillfully eviscerated and disemboweled it, removing the bones and organs; his techniques were more professional than a butcher's and faster than a meat stall owner's. Then, without much effort, he built a stone stove, lit a bonfire, and started roasting the meat. Fang Senyan felt sick looking at the Raptor Beast's purplish-red flesh, but once Mogaunsha sprinkled various seasonings, an indescribable aroma wafted out.

He first cut off a large, tender piece, pierced it with his dagger, and offered it to Fang Senyan. Fang Senyan resolutely shook his head, refusing Mogaunsha's kind offer.

At this moment, a high-pitched, sharp, and urgent voice suddenly came from not far away: "Master, if you don't want it, give it to me! It can at least save on dinner expenses!"

Fang Senyan was already accustomed to Gold Mine's ghostly appearances. This fellow always vanished without a trace the moment a battle started, only to reappear immediately when there were benefits to reap. At first, Fang Senyan had worried it might be accidentally injured, but now it seemed that was completely unnecessary; given its life force surpassing rats and cockroaches, it would be difficult even if it wanted to die.